Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Diploma

This program includes a study of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration for residential and light commercial equipment. Students are trained to be HVAC technicians in a real-world, hands-on lab environment.

Within 2 years of their graduation date, students who have completed the WITCC HVAC Diploma Program and who have been working in the HVAC industry have the opportunity to enroll into the WITCC HVAC Apprenticeship Program as a second-year apprentice. Former students who have graduateed from WITCC HVAC Diploma Program outside of their 2-year graduation date are required to take an assessment exam and pass that exam with a 75%. Passing the exam, the former student will have the opportunity to begin the WITCC Apprenticeship Program as a second-year apprentice. In order for any individual to enroll into an apprenticeship program, they must be sponsored by their employer. Upon completion of the Dept. of Labor approved HVAC Apprenticeship Program the apprentice will receive a completion certificate that is recognized nationally and will be eligible to take the State of Iowa Journeyman’s HVAC licensing exam.